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IRAs

Save for a comfortable retirement and receive tax advantages with an IRA from Mountain America Investment Services.

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Prepare financially for retirement

During retirement, it’s crucial you have enough income to cover expenses and live the life you want. When you open an individual retirement account (IRA), the money you contribute is invested based on your growth and income needs. And, your earnings will either be tax-deferred or tax-free.

Easy IRA rollovers

Do you have an IRA or 401(k) somewhere else? Our wealth advisors can help you move those funds into an LPL Financial IRA.

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Benefits of LPL Financial IRAs

  • Tax advantages*
  • Flexible investment options
  • Traditional and Roth IRAs available

Take the next step

Meet with one of our wealth advisors to determine if a traditional or Roth IRA is right for you. Click the button below or call toll-free 1‑800‑540‑7670.

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Compare Roth and traditional IRAs

An IRA is an investment account that helps you save for retirement. The two most common accounts are traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Each offers different tax advantages and benefits, so it’s important to compare them. See which one is right for you.

Roth vs. TraditionalRoth IRATraditional IRA
 Contributions
ContributionsNot tax-deductible.Tax-deductible, subject to certain limitations.
 Earnings
EarningsTax-free, subject to certain limitations.Taxes are deferred until you begin withdrawing funds.
 Withdrawals
WithdrawalsTax-free withdrawal of original contribution; potentially tax-free withdrawal of earnings if part of a qualified withdrawal.Taxable.
 Maximum contributions
Maximum contributions2024
Up to $7,000 for those under 50; $8,000 for those 50 and up.
2024
Up to $7,000 for those under 50; $8,000 for those 50 and up.
 Eligibility
EligibilityNo age restrictions.

See the IRS website for more information and income restrictions.
No age restrictions.
 Tax/penalty consequences
Tax/penalty consequencesContributions can be withdrawn anytime without taxes or penalties.

Earnings can be withdrawn, without taxes or penalties, if you are 59 ½ and your account has been open five years or more.
All earnings and deductible contributions are taxable upon withdrawal.

Penalties will be assessed if withdrawals are taken before age 59 ½, or if withdrawals are not taken by age 73.
 Distribution requirements
Distribution requirementsNone.Required minimum distributions upon reaching age 73.
 Exceptions to penalties
Exceptions to penaltiesSome exceptions are made if funds are used for a first-time home purchase, education or certain medical expenses.Some exceptions are made if funds are used for a first-time home purchase, education or certain medical expenses.

Roth vs. traditional IRA calculator

Use this helpful IRA calculator to determine whether a Roth or traditional IRA is right for you.

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